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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A feature of some cameras and other optical systems that allows a correct focus on the subject to be obtained automatically uncountable

   "This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive."

2. 2
   an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To focus automatically.

   "My camera makes a funny sound when it autofocuses."

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"This camera has autofocus, so it's more expensive."

Etymology

From auto- + focus.

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